Monday 21 May 2012

Playing patience?

What do you know?  I finally seem to have learnt how to be patient.

I have just finished my 6th round of revisions on my WIP, and finally believe that it’s ready.  A large part of me is screaming at me to shove it in an envelope and to get it ‘out there’ as fast as possible. 

BUT

A smaller part, which I’m finding is being a lot more assertive, is saying hold on.... if it’s as good as I believe it is, then a few more days or weeks isn’t going to make any difference.  Let’s get it right this time.  Let’s make sure that the synopsis is spot on,   Why not have a couple of Beta readers take a look and confirm what you think.  In the mean time, I can check that my agents list is still up to date, and hone that covering letter so that the agent has no choice but to look at my accompanying chapters.

The small voice is winning so far.  And I have to tell you, that if I wasn’t already sitting down, I’d have to go and sit down before the surprise makes my legs give way.

Are you guys already there with the patient thing?  Is this yet another thing I’m playing catch up with? Let me know :o)

8 comments:

  1. Woohoo! Don't you just love that feeling of readiness? Sure, you'll want to run it past a few betas, but you're gaining confidence in your work. That's the important thing. :)

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    1. Yes, I've gained a lot of confidence in it.
      Probablt because I have agreat Crit partner who's helped me a lot ;o)
      Thanks for your help :o)

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  2. GO IAIN! Now bottle up some of that patience and send it my way! I could use some!

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    1. I started to bottle it for you Leigh, but I ran out of patience as it was too slow a process ;o)

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  3. I'm completely lacking in patience. Combine that with a bad case of start-over-itis and that's been preventing me from getting much work done! But I've been trying to stick with my current WIP and not start over yet again and it's so hard to do. So stick with your editing and keep at it!

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    1. Thanks Leslie.
      Getting the first draft out is one of the hardest parts. I hope you manage to stay with it produce something you are proud of :o)

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  4. Ooo! Congrats on being so close! That's so exciting! And yay on the patience thing. It's something you need in copious amounts in this business!

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    1. Thanks Peggy.
      I'm quite excited, hopefully not too much further :o)

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